Last week, a press conference was held in recognition of Congresswoman Betty McCollum’s (MN-04) leadership through the introduction of the Nonprofit Sector and Community Solutions Act in the House of Representatives.  This bill seeks to  transform the way government thinks about and partners with the nonprofit community across the country.

With rare exceptions, the nonprofit sector is invisible to the federal government.  We have entire agencies devoted to supporting small business, trade, commerce, and other industries.  And yet, the nonprofit sector is just as vital to our economy, employing one out of ten individuals and delivering critical human, social, educational, and cultural services.  Innovation in the social sector is as important as it is in the business world.  This legislation will help the federal government do a better job supporting innovation in this realm.

To read more about the legislation, click here: http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/nscsact.  To read Congresswoman McCollum’s press release click here: http://mccollum.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=948&Itemid=146.